Patents by Inventor Guy Frederix

Guy Frederix has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10078419
    Abstract: The method relates to a Universal Plug and Play AV system, which comprises a media server included in a server device having a digital interface, to which a removable storage device is coupled, a media renderer included in a display device and a control point included in a control device for controlling the server device and the display device via Universal Plug and Play AV actions. The method comprises the steps of arranging an unmount icon in the display of the control device, unmounting the storage device in case said unmount icon is operated, and providing a feedback on the display device and/or the control device after said unmount action was performed on the server device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventors: Frank Vanderhallen, Dominique Chanet, Guy Frederix, Kristl Haesaerts
  • Publication number: 20150006779
    Abstract: The method relates to a Universal Plug and Play AV system, which comprises a media server included in a server device having a digital interface, to which a removable storage device is coupled, a media renderer included in a display device and a control point included in a control device for controlling the server device and the display device via Universal Plug and Play AV actions. The method comprises the steps of arranging an unmount icon in the display of the control device, unmounting the storage device in case said unmount icon is operated, and providing a feedback on the display device and/or the control device after said unmount action was performed on the server device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Vanderhallen, Dominique Chanet, Guy Frederix, Kristl Haesaerts
  • Publication number: 20130304778
    Abstract: The method for operating a file system comprises the steps of designing a virtual file to provide a result from the file directory for which a multitude of system calls is required, distinguishing the virtual file by a unique name from the real files of the file directory, and retrieving the result from the file directory by opening the virtual file and reading the content of the virtual file. The virtual file is designed in particular for a file system operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: THOMSON LICENSING
    Inventors: Frank Vanderhallen, Dominique Chanet, Guy Frederix, Kristl Saerts